So 3 days from op day and back at home. Nights have been difficult but each day has got easier. I have had to sleep upright in bed as lying down is uncomfortable. Gas was the most difficult post op aspect, it just wouldn't let up, bad ache of the back and neck, today its mercifully gone. Feel like I can walk into town etc but told to take it easy because one can set everything back by overdoing things. Clexane injection has been difficult, I found I just couln't give it to myself and the wife was less than keen, 6 more days of those...oh what fun. On the positive side, this seems like the first time in my life I have not been hungry...i.e. thinking its lunchtime etc, I just don't feel hungry and I am quite happy with the small quantity of clear soup I have. I am thrilled with that and know I am on the path to a new me :-)

Never tried Truvia but sure its much like all sugar substitutes, its ok if used in small quantities within something but doesn't work well for use directly e.g. on strawberries like the adverts. Actually I quite like Peppermint Tea, the nurses at the hospital were sure it helps to get rid of gas post-op, maybe it does but I still had it, but it was very refreshing, and helps with dry mouth and sore throats after the op. I like Twinnings Peppermint and Nettle but I am sure its not for everyone and I am not sure I would adopt it if it wasn't for the diet or the op. Advantage is it does not require sugar or sugar substitute.

Never tried Truvia but sure its much like all sugar substitutes' date=' its ok if used in small quantities within something but doesn't work well for use directly e.g. on strawberries like the adverts. Actually I quite like Peppermint Tea, the nurses at the hospital were sure it helps to get rid of gas post-op, maybe it does but I still had it, but it was very refreshing, and helps with dry mouth and sore throats after the op. I like Twinnings Peppermint and Nettle but I am sure its not for everyone and I am not sure I would adopt it if it wasn't for the diet or the op. Advantage is it does not require sugar or sugar substitute.[/quote']

That's funny I use the twinning peppermint tea in my kuerig machine.

I'm gonna try it...My husband is having the surgery in a few months so he's seeing everything I go through so he'll know what to expect. Thanks for the helpful tips